Big Bend National Park
Chihuahuan Desert canyons, Chisos Mountain ridges, and Rio Grande corridors.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Big Bend National Park
Window View Trail
Plan Window View Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideChisos Basin Loop Trail
Plan Chisos Basin Loop Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideOak Spring Trail
Plan Oak Spring Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideLaguna Meadow Trail
Plan Laguna Meadow Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideJuniper Canyon Trail
Plan Juniper Canyon Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideMarufo Vega Trail
Plan Marufo Vega Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideDog Canyon Trail
Plan Dog Canyon Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideMule Ears Spring Trail
Plan Mule Ears Spring Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideChimneys Trail
Plan Chimneys Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideUpper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail
Plan Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail in Big Bend with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideLost Mine Trail
A premier Chisos Mountain hike through woodland to an exposed ridge with vast desert views.
Read this guideThe Window Trail
A descent from the Chisos Basin through Oak Creek Canyon to a narrow pour-off framing the desert.
Read this guideSanta Elena Canyon Trail
A short Rio Grande hike into a sheer-walled canyon after crossing Terlingua Creek.
Read this guideBalanced Rock via Grapevine Hills
A wash hike ending in a rough boulder scramble to a dramatic balanced rock window.
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A major mountain loop to the South Rim’s expansive view over the Chihuahuan Desert and Mexico.
Read this guideErnst Tinaja Trail
A short canyon hike to polished limestone walls, colorful strata, and a deep natural rock pool.
Read this guideBoquillas Canyon Trail
A short climb and riverside walk into a dramatic Rio Grande canyon opposite the village of Boquillas.
Read this guideEmory Peak Trail
A major Chisos Mountains climb to the highest point in the park, finishing with a short exposed rock scramble.
Read this guideHot Springs Canyon Trail
A scenic Rio Grande route through desert hills and limestone canyon country between Daniel’s Ranch and the historic hot springs area.
Read this guidePine Canyon Trail
A steady desert-to-woodland climb ending in a shaded canyon beneath Pine Canyon Falls.
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